ENDOTHELIAL CELL
\ˌɛndə͡ʊθˈɛlɪəl sˈɛl], \ˌɛndəʊθˈɛlɪəl sˈɛl], \ˌɛ_n_d_əʊ_θ_ˈɛ_l_ɪ__ə_l s_ˈɛ_l]\
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Syn.: endothelium, endothelial element, pavement corpuscle. One of the cells which in a single layer line the lumen of the various parts of the vascular system and the membranes of the serous cavities generally such as the pleura and peritoneum. The typical form of cell is flat and plate-like, with an irregular, often sinuous outline.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.